Tension control brake CT series

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Follower Arm Constant Tension Brakes These brakes create a constant web tension by mechanically adjusting the torque setting based on spool diameter. The brake is then coupled to the spool through a timing pulley. We offer three sizes of this style brake. The delrin roller rests lightly on the surface of the material, tensioning is not done through this roller it is only used to follow the diameter of the spool. This brake offers a great way to achieve constant tension, but has limited flexibility as the geometry and pulley ratio are selected to give a specific tension on a specific spool. This style brake requires no electricity for operation.